Stacked Intent: Your Guide to Authentic, Intentional Living
byBecca Stackhouse-Morson
EducationSelf-ImprovementHealthFitnessSocietyCultureRelationships
Are you ready to build a life that actually feels like you? Stacked Intent is a weekly research-backed podcast for those who want healthier relationships, smarter money habits, and a stronger sense of self. Host Becca Stackhouse-Morson, M.S., CFLE — Certified Family Life Educator and founder of Stacked Intent — brings you honest, practical conversations on setting boundaries, building confidence, financial wellness, and intentional living. Nutrition episodes feature Ashleigh Geurin, M.S., CNWE, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent with the University of Georgia, delivering research-backed guidance on nourishing your body and your life. Each episode gives you real tools to make impac...
Episodes(40 episodes)
Season 11 - Episode 5
120 Nutrition as Self-Care: How the Way you Feed Yourself Reflects How you Value Yourself
We talk a lot about self-care as bubble baths and rest days — but one of the most fundamental, daily acts of self-care is also one of the most overlooked: feeding yourself well. Not perfectly. Not according to a diet plan. But intentionally, regularly, and with the same care you'd offer someone you genuinely love.In this co-hosted episode, Becca and her co-host, Ashleigh, explore the intersection of nutrition and self-care: what it looks like to approach food as nourishment rather than obligation or punishment, how meal planning and prep become acts of self-respect, why skipping meals is a...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 29m 21s
Season 11 - Episode 4
119 Spiritual Self-Care: How to Build a Daily Practice that Grounds and Reconnects You
Spiritual self-care doesn't require a religion, a label, or a meditation cushion. It's simply the practice of connecting to something bigger than your to-do list — your values, your sense of purpose, the stillness underneath all the noise. And for most of us, it's the most neglected domain of self-care there is.In this final episode of the self-care arc, Becca explores what spiritual self-care actually means and how to build a simple, sustainable practice that grounds you — whatever your background or beliefs. From stillness and silence to nature, creativity, and values alignment, this episode gives you a fram...
Published: Sep 3, 2026Duration: 12m 58s
Season 11 - Episode 3
118 Emotional Self-Care: How to Process Your Feelings Instead of Suppressing Them
Most of us are carrying an emotional backlog we don't even know is there. We've gotten so good at pushing feelings down, staying busy, and moving on — that we've lost the ability to process what we feel. And those unprocessed emotions don't disappear. They show up in our reactions, our relationships, our bodies, and our choices.In this episode, Becca breaks down what emotional self-care actually involves, how to identify your emotional patterns, and five practical tools for processing emotions in healthy ways. She also talks about emotional boundaries — what they are, why they're hard, and how to s...
Published: Aug 27, 2026Duration: 13m 41s
Season 11 - Episode 2
117 Physical Self Care: How to Treat Your Body as an Act of Self-Respect
Your body is the vehicle for everything you want to do in this life — and most of us treat it like a machine we push until it breaks, rather than something worth tending to with love and intention.In this episode, Becca dives into the physical domain of self-care: sleep, movement, nourishment, hydration, and rest. Not from a "how to optimize your body" angle — but from a self-respect angle. When you genuinely care about yourself, how you treat your body reflects that.You'll learn why sleep is the foundation of everything, how to find movement that...
Published: Aug 20, 2026Duration: 13m 25s
Season 11 - Episode 1
116 What Self-Care Really Means - And Why You’re Probably Getting It Wrong
Self-care has been sold to us as bubble baths, face masks, and "treat yourself" moments. But real self-care? It's the unglamorous, consistent work of choosing yourself — even when you're tired, even when it's inconvenient, even when nobody's watching.In this co-hosted episode, Becca and guest co-host Amy Stackhouse break down what self-care actually is across five key domains: physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual. You'll hear why most of us resist the real thing (hint: it has everything to do with worthiness), the difference between self-care and self-indulgence, and how to run a simple self-care baseline audit to...
Published: Aug 13, 2026Duration: 29m 21s
Season 11 - Episode 2
117 Physical Self - Care: How to Treat Your Body as and Act of Self- Respect
Your body is the vehicle for everything you want to do in this life — and most of us treat it like a machine we push until it breaks, rather than something worth tending to with love and intention.In this episode, Becca dives into the physical domain of self-care: sleep, movement, nourishment, hydration, and rest. Not from a "how to optimize your body" angle — but from a self-respect angle. When you genuinely care about yourself, how you treat your body reflects that.You'll learn why sleep is the foundation of everything, how to find movement that...
Published: Jul 23, 2026Duration: 13m 25s
Season 10 - Episode 10
115: How to Use Nutrition Knowledge to Fuel Your Daily Energy, Focus, and Personal Progress
What you eat directly shapes how you show up every single day — your energy, your focus, your mood, and your progress. In this episode, we break down how to use your nutritional knowledge as a practical tool for daily life, so you can stop guessing and start fueling yourself with real intention.You'll walk away knowing how to make smarter food choices that actually support the life you're building.New episodes every Thursday — follow us on Instagram and leave a review if this episode spoke to you!reach out to Stacked IntentTh...
Published: Feb 28, 2026Duration: 24m 19s
Season 10 - Episode 9
114: How Your Relationship With Yourself Directly Shapes Every Other Relationship in Your Life
The most important relationship you'll ever have is the one you have with yourself — and it sets the tone for every other relationship in your life. In this episode, we explore how your self-relationship acts as a blueprint for how you love, communicate, set boundaries, and show up for the people around you.If your relationships feel off, this is where to start.New episodes every Thursday — follow us on Instagram and leave a review if this episode spoke to you!Vanishing Guide Resource reach out to Stacked IntentThank...
Published: Jan 24, 2026Duration: 25m 6s
Season 10 - Episode 8
113: How to Nourish Your Mind, Body, and Spirit for Better Wellbeing and Personal Growth
Nourishing yourself goes far beyond what's on your plate. In this episode, we dig into what it truly means to nourish your mind, body, and spirit — and why neglecting any one of them throws everything else off balance. Whether you're running on empty or just feeling disconnected from yourself, this episode will help you identify where you need to pour back in.Because you can't pour from an empty cup.New episodes every Thursday — follow us on Instagram and leave a review if this episode spoke to you!reach out to Stacked Intent<p...
Published: Dec 18, 2025Duration: 22m 47s
Season 10 - Episode 7
112: How to Create Emotional Balance Around Money Using SMART Financial Goals and Intentional Habits
Your emotions and your money are more connected than you think. In this episode, we explore how feelings like stress, guilt, and fear drive our financial decisions — and how to break that cycle. You'll walk away with practical, SMART goal strategies to build financial habits that actually stick and create the balance you've been looking for.Stacked Intent Resources Stacked Intent Retreat reach out to Stacked IntentThanks for spending time with us today on Stacked Intent. If this episode added something to your life, we'd love it if you left a re...
Published: Dec 11, 2025Duration: 12m 11s
Season 10 - Episode 6
111: Grounding Practices for Mental Health: How to Center Yourself and Strengthen Your Self-Relationship
When life pulls you in every direction, your relationship with yourself is the first thing that suffers. In this episode, we explore what it means to ground your self-relationship — from internal practices like journaling and reflection to external habits that bring you back to yourself. You'll leave with concrete tools to feel more rooted, present, and connected to who you are.reach out to Stacked IntentThanks for spending time with us today on Stacked Intent. If this episode added something to your life, we'd love it if you left a review and followed us on...
Published: Nov 7, 2025Duration: 41m 3s
Season 10 - Episode 5
110: How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed and Regain Focus When Life Pulls You in Every Direction
If you've been feeling stretched thin, scattered, and like you can't catch up — this episode is for you. We talk about why we feel pulled in so many directions, how to identify your "big rocks," and how to give yourself permission to find peace even when everything feels urgent. You'll walk away with a clearer sense of what actually deserves your energy.Call to action: Pause for a moment and see where you are feeling the most pulled in life and look at the why? Join Time Wizardry in the Stacked Intent Course Suite to he...
Published: Oct 30, 2025Duration: 14m 49s
Season 10 - Episode 4
109: Mindful Eating: How Slowing Down With Food Helps You Connect With Your Body and Yourself
Eating mindfully isn't just about what you put on your plate — it's about tuning into what your body is actually telling you. In this episode, we explore how practicing mindfulness in your eating habits deepens your connection to yourself, helps you recognize hunger and fullness cues, and supports both your physical and emotional health.Call to action: I encourage you to focus on eating without distractions this week! Additionally, consider joining the Rediscover Your Intentional Self Retreat in March to gain valuable tools that will help you connect with your habits.reach out to Stacked In...
Published: Oct 23, 2025Duration: 26m 39s
Season 10 - Episode 3
108: How to Develop a Healthier Relationship With Money — Starting With Your Spending Habits
Your relationship with money starts with your relationship with yourself. In this episode, we explore how your habits, attitudes, and emotions around finances shape your financial reality — and what it looks like to build a truly healthy relationship with your money from the inside out.reach out to Stacked IntentThanks for spending time with us today on Stacked Intent. If this episode added something to your life, we'd love it if you left a review and followed us on Instagram — it helps more people find the show. For resources, tools, and more...
Published: Oct 22, 2025Duration: 9m 23s
Season 10 - Episode 2
107: How to Build a Strong, Loving, and Compassionate Relationship With Yourself
Before you can build anything meaningful in your life, you have to build a solid relationship with yourself. In this episode, we break down what a healthy self-relationship actually looks like, the building blocks that make it strong, and the daily habits that help you maintain it — even when life gets hard.Stacked Intent has free resources to help you reconnect with yourself — grab the 30-Day Self-Affirmation Challenge and Happy Moments to start building a healthier relationship with you.reach out to Stacked IntentThanks for spending time with us today on Stacked Inte...
Published: Oct 9, 2025Duration: 35m 27s
Season 10 - Episode 1
106: Why Self-Care Is Not Selfish — And How to Prioritize It for Your Mental and Physical Health
Self-care isn't a luxury — it's a responsibility. In this Season 10 opener, we talk about why your mental, emotional, and physical health all require intentional attention, and why YOU are the only one who can prioritize it. This is a reminder that caring for yourself is the foundation for everything else you want to build.reach out to Stacked IntentThanks for spending time with us today on Stacked Intent. If this episode added something to your life, we'd love it if you left a review and followed us on Instagram — it helps more people find the...
Published: Oct 3, 2025Duration: 16m 14s
Season 9 - Episode 10
105: How to Get Enough Protein in Your Diet and Why It's Essential for Muscles, Bones, and Health
Protein is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — nutrients in your diet. In this episode, we break down why protein matters, how much you actually need, and the best sources to fuel your body for strength, recovery, and everyday life. Simple, practical, and backed by research.reach out to Stacked IntentThanks for spending time with us today on Stacked Intent. If this episode added something to your life, we'd love it if you left a review and followed us on Instagram — it helps more people find the show. For resour...
Published: Aug 7, 2025Duration: 23m 20s
Season 9 - Episode 9
104: What Financial Freedom Actually Means and How to Define and Work Toward Yours
Financial freedom means something different to everyone — but do you actually know what it means to you? In this episode, we dig into the deeper 'why' behind your money goals, what a truly balanced budget looks like, and how to define financial freedom on your own terms so you can stop chasing someone else's version of it.reach out to Stacked IntentThanks for spending time with us today on Stacked Intent. If this episode added something to your life, we'd love it if you left a review and followed us on Instagram — it helps more...
Published: Aug 1, 2025Duration: 12m 37s
Season 9 - Episode 8
103: How Depression Affects You and Your Relationships — And Ways to Navigate It Together
Depression doesn't just live inside you — it ripples into every relationship around you. In this episode, we take an honest look at how depression affects you emotionally and cognitively, and how it shows up in your connections with others. Understanding this is the first step toward breaking the cycle and finding your way back to yourself.reach out to Stacked IntentThanks for spending time with us today on Stacked Intent. If this episode added something to your life, we'd love it if you left a review and followed us on Instagram — it helps more peop...
Published: Jul 17, 2025Duration: 24m 47s
Season 9 - Episode 7
102: How to Build a Balanced Summer Schedule That Reduces Stress and Prioritizes What Matters
Summer can feel like a reset — or it can feel like more chaos in a different setting. In this episode, we talk about understanding stress, giving yourself real permission to rest, and using time management as a tool for peace rather than pressure. You'll walk away with a plan to make this season actually feel good.Resources:Time Wizardry: Transforming Chaos into Order — Stacked Intent Course SuiteBlog: Build Your Summer and Reduce Your Stressreach out to Stacked IntentThanks for spending time with us today on Stacked Inte...
Published: Jul 9, 2025Duration: 21m 58s